12.08.2009

Blog candy and challenge

Hey all!
Well, the time has come....blog candy! I'm a little nervous about doing this for the first time, so it's just a small, sweet little bundle of candy. Also first time with Mr. Linky, so let me know if he's causing any problems. :)

Now, my birthday is a month from this date, so I decided I should have blog candy soon for that.
I was also looking through a kit I bought awhile ago that had some paper clips that looked SO cool (a vintagy, bronzish look)! But the problem was, I had simply NO idea how to use them So I thought I could combine my birthday blog candy with a little challenge.

Last but not least, I just felt I had to give something back to the Hero Arts community for all their kindness - you gals rock! 

Here is the yummilishish candy;


(eta; the vintage findings kit is the Nature Collection, not the Memories as shown - the Nature collection, I think, is prettier - you can view it at the link provided, just roll over the picture with the leaves)

or...


{includes three Inque Boutique stamps}

I'm not expecting a big response to this, but if I get more than 15 entries, I'll add a little something extra. :)

So, here's the challenge I've been blabbing about; make a card or altered project with a paper clip on/in it. Like, an actual one, not stamped, ya know what I mean? ;) Then link it back here; please, make it direct so no one has to go searching through your blog to find that post.
Here are the short, simple rules;

1. Leave a comment; get an entry

2. Make a project using paperclips, and that's another entry.

And, for my sweet Hero Arts friends:

3. Make a project using a Hero Arts stamp; another entry


4. Make a card for the "Cards for Kids" card drive over at Jennifer's blog. However, don't link a post with a card that you've already made a couple months or days ago. It must be dated after December 10th. It can be combined with other challenges, but the card/project/LO cannot be posted before the 10th. This is meant to increase the cards sent over to them. For example, you link up a card you made a month ago; that's not really helping the purpose of getting more cards sent out to them, thus the rule. I hope you understand. :) 
Link it up with Mr. Linky


Four entries is the most possible.
Pretty simple, eh? And no, you don't have to be a follower; I just did this for fun. :)

I will pick a winner on the the tenth of January, a month and two days from now

ETA: Gals, I finally figured out how to use a paperclip! Check the post out here;








Thanks all for stopping by!

23 comments:

  1. Very sweet of you, Clare. I really like those vintage findings!

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  2. How wonderful of you to host this fun and creative challenge, Clare! I happen to have two cards that I made using paper clips. I can link it with Mr. Linky to start this off. (you don't have to consider my entry). Congrats on your first blog candy giveaway!! You are doing a terrific job!!

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  3. this is wonderful Claire, love everything you are giving away. a good way to seart your pre birthday celebration.

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  4. I want to participate too:) greetings from Poland:)

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  5. I love the paper clip card that Doris made! Simply delightful! Can't wait to see more!!

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  6. Thanks Clare for the fun challenge!I'd love to give it a try. I'll link my card or project (or maybe both!) when I have it made.

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  7. Thanks for doing this Claire. I'll be linking my card as soon as I have it made. I love using paper clips, and have several different shaped ones.

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  8. Happy birthday, I too buy things and don't know what to do with them! I tend to use paper clips as an extra finger when tying bows. If I am lucky enough to be picked out in your giveaway could I dontate the prize to Jennifer Mcguires cards for kids drive. Thanks

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  9. What a lovely challenge. Unfortunately I don't have any paperclips- everything I own is in a box as I am moving house next week. Good luck with the challenge - have fun :)

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  10. Very creative! I think I am up for the challenge!

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  11. Please enter me in your drawing :) I love the card and will try to come up with one of my own using paperclip(s). I'll post a linky if/when I get it done. Thank you for hosting this!

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  12. what a beautiful give away! Thanks for sharing! (I'm naughtyknots on rav)

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  13. That is so cute...Love the card that you made...Im jjkawano from Rav too!

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  14. What lovely candy, thanks for the chance to win! Happy Birthday for next month :)

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  15. Love how you incorporate the paperclip on your card!

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  16. Dear Clare

    Sorry, please can you remove my Mr Linky or ignore it. I though I'd deleted it, don't have a paperclip card - yet LOL! Sorry to be a pest

    Anne
    x

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  17. Thank you so much for doing this.. such a nice thing to do. I am TiggerPooh2380on rav

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  18. I love candy! Thanks for the chance to win some. And congrats on your cards being featured on two sites!

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  19. Oh this sounds like fun but I don't know how to do the linky thing and I don't have a blog.
    Laceyspinner on rav.

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  20. Very fun challenge and giveaway!

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  21. Very fun challenge, I'll try to play! And thanks for the chance to win this great giveaway!
    Yvette

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  22. Clare, I can't see a way to link to Mr Linky on your post so I hope it's okay to leave a link to my project here. Here it is http://www.flickr.com/photos/38067075@N02/4247964900/. Thanks again Clare for organising the fun and getting me to use up some of my scraps!

    Heather Maria

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  23. I'm going to try to make a card tonite!

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